Sorsele, Sweden

Västerbotten · Sweden

Sorsele is a small town in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 1,092. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,092 Population 1,456/sq mi density
1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population1,092
Density1,456/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Population1,092
Population Density1,456 / sq mi
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Coordinates65.5348°, 17.5370°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästerbotten
Average Temperature32°F (-0°C)
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (591 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)

About Sorsele

Sorsele is a small town in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 1,092. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Sorsele has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.6°F
41% below Sweden avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,456/sq mi
Coordinates65.5348°N, 17.5370°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jun 28, 2005.

Jan 5, 1993 17 km NE of Vilhelmina, Sweden M4.2 93 km
Jun 28, 2005 30 km ESE of Sorsele, Sweden M3.1 30 km
Jan 19, 1991 23 km E of Sorsele, Sweden M2.8 24 km
Jun 23, 1993 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
May 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
October 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 1.9 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 1.5 in

Sorsele has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 8°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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Museums in Sorsele

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Inlandsbanemuseet

Hotels in Sorsele

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorsele River Hotel

Cafes in Sorsele

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hook&Cup

Cinemas in Sorsele

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bicaut

Train Stations in Sorsele

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorsele

Bus Stations in Sorsele

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorsele Busstation

Gas Stations in Sorsele

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8 - Sorsele
Qstar

Banks in Sorsele

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Swedbank

Airports Near Sorsele

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Storuman AirportSQOMedium Airport
Gargnäs Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sorsele

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Filadelfia
Jehovas vittnens Rikets sal
Sorsele kyrka

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Sorsele

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Sorsele.

Name Description
Sandseleforsen
Sandseleforsen

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sorsele

What is the population of Sorsele?

Sorsele has a population of 1,092 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,456 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sorsele?

Sorsele has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

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